Pre-clinical models crucial for effective COVID-19 treatments
UTS researchers have outlined the crucial importance of diverse animal, cell and tissue model usage in the development of effective COVID-19 treatments and medications.
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25 years of measuring the health of marginalised, resilient communities who inject drugs
The latest report by The Australian Needle Syringe Program (NSP) Survey marks 25 years of significant research conducted in partnership with a marginalised community, and reveals the key trends of the last decades.
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Healthy gut, healthy immune system: how our microbiome helps protect us from disease
Our immune system defends us from invading germs, but – somewhat paradoxically – it’s the trillions of microorganisms living in our gut that keep it operating at its best.
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The analytical tool that could take the ambiguity out of COVID-19 test results
Australians have had tests for SARS CoV2, the virus causing COVID-19, by the millions. In the months ahead, there’s certain to be millions more. Most results are negative: some, worryingly, are positive. But it’s the ones in the middle – samples for which results aren’t clear-cut.
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What does Coronavirus sound like?
In time for International Strange Music Day, a Western Sydney University scientist has created ‘Coronacode Music’ – a unique musical composition which substitutes regions of the coronavirus genome with computer-generated musical notes.
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Triple I Big Ideas
An increased focus on collaboration in research will facilitate larger research projects that leverage the local landscape and add value over and above pre-existing initiatives and capabilities. Workshops are held that incorporate experts to facilitate and provide independent advice in the development of big ideas. If you have a Big Idea, please complete this form and send it to Rebekah Puls, who will seek review through the Executive Committee to take the idea forward. Applications are always open.
Clinical Trials sponsor responsibilities workshop
This free workshop, funded by SPHERE, will provide expert insight into institutional benefits and risks associated with being research active, specific nuances to non-commercial sponsorship and the auditing and monitoring process from the sponsor perspective. Facilitator, Tanya Symons, has helped shape clinical trials practice in both the UK and Australia. Contact Douglas Williams for teleconference registration.
When: 18th September 2020 (10 am - 12 pm)
Good Clinical Practice training
NSW Health is offering free online Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training for all NSW Health hospital staff and NSW-based medical research institutes. Training will be delivered via webinars and web-based learning platforms.
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Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021
The JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for Foreign Researchers provides opportunities for Australian postdoctoral researchers to conduct, under the guidance of their Japanese hosts, cooperative research with leading research groups in universities and other Japanese institutions. Fellowships are awarded for a period of 12 to 24 months, with priority given to applications from areas of research that support the response to the COVID-19 emergency or pandemic support.
Deadline: 9 November 2020
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NHMRC Public consultation: National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research
Public consultation on revised draft Section 4 and 5 of the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research is now open. Section 4 addresses the impact of research on participants at various life stages and in the context of their life circumstances. Section 5 addresses the responsibilities of institutions, ethics review bodies and researchers.
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MRFF 2020 RCRDUN COVID-19 Grant Opportunity
The objective of this Grant Opportunity is to utilise clinical trials to investigate effective mechanisms for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 or its symptoms. Applications must propose a clinical trial that addresses a gap in current research and/or knowledge with a focus on COVID-19.
Deadline: 23 September 2020 (min. data 9 September)
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Targeted Call for Research into End of Life Care
This NHMRC Targeted Call for Research (TCR) aims to identify best practice approaches to end of life care that are meaningful for patients, carers and families and coordinated within, and sustainable for, the health system.
Deadline: 28 October 2020
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Triple I Vision: A world where human health is enriched by controlling infection, enhancing immunity and managing inflammation.
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